infrastructure
Poll: Infrastructure investments will improve economy
A majority of Americans living believe that investing in infrastructure will improve the U.S. economy, according to a recent poll. Keep Reading
Study shows positive impact of aggregate operations
The Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal and Economic Public Policy released a study that shows the positive impact of stone, sand or gravel operations. Keep Reading
‘Infrastructure week’ an opportunity for progress
The White House kicks off a series of week-long events focused on revitalizing the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Could this week's focus be a true step toward the achievement of an effective, long-term highway bill? Keep Reading
House crafts $85B infrastructure spending bill
House Democrats drafted the LIFT America Act, an $85 billion infrastructure bill focused on funding for projects related to energy, the environment, health care and technology. Keep Reading
Senate drafts bill to spur infrastructure growth
The legislation would leverage private-sector dollars through a new investment bank to upgrade the nation's infrastructure. Keep Reading
State transportation bill passes in California
The $54 billion plan cleared both the state's senate and assembly chambers with ease, and the governor is expected to sign it. Keep Reading
Nye enlightens House committee on industry issues
Ward Nye, Martin Marietta chairman, CEO and president, testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on the importance of aggregate for infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
President’s budget a concern to industry associations
Industry associations have expressed concerned with President Donald Trump's budget proposal to cut $2.4 billion from the Department of Transportation (DOT) budget – a 12.7 percent reduction from FY 2017. The cuts come as part of the president's call to… Keep Reading
Civil engineers give US infrastructure a D+ rating
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently gave U.S. infrastructure a poor grade. Keep Reading
